Word 'grey' in Other Languages
- grey in Assamese অসমীয়া
- grey in Bengali বাংলা
- grey in Bodo बड़ो
- grey in Dogri डोगरी
- grey in English
- grey in Gujarati ગુજરાતી
- grey in Hindi हिन्दी
- grey in Kannada ಕನ್ನಡ
- grey in Kashmiri कॉशुर
- grey in Konkani कोंकणी
- grey in Maithili মৈথিলী
- grey in Malayalam മലയാളം
- grey in Manipuri মৈতৈলোন্
- grey in Marathi मराठी
- grey in Nepali नेपाली
- grey in Oriya ଓଡ଼ିଆ
- grey in Punjabi ਪੰਜਾਬੀ
- grey in Sanskrit संस्कृतम्
- grey in Santali
- grey in Sindhi سنڌي
- grey in Tamil தமிழ்
- grey in Telugu తెలుగు
- grey in Urdu اُردُو
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Grey
Part of Speech
Adjective, Noun, Verb
Pronunciation
/ɡreɪ/
Definitions
- (Adjective) Of a color between black and white; neutral or dull in tone.
- (Adjective) Lacking brightness or cheerfulness; gloomy.
- (Noun) The color grey.
- (Noun) A term for older individuals with grey hair.
- (Verb) To become grey or cause to become grey.
Usage Examples
- The sky turned grey before the storm.
- His hair is greying with age.
- She wore a stylish grey dress.
Etymology
Derived from Old English "grǣg," meaning a neutral color between black and white.
Synonyms
- Silver
- Ash
- Charcoal
- Slate
Antonyms
- White
- Black
- Vivid
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| French | gris | /ɡʁi/ |
| Spanish | gris | /ɡɾis/ |
| Hindi | धूसर | /d̪ʱuːsər/ |
| Chinese | 灰色 | /huīsè/ |
| Russian | серый | /ˈsʲerɨj/ |
| More... | Additional translations available | -- |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
- British English: /ɡreɪ/
- American English: /ɡreɪ/
- Australian English: /ɡreɪ/
Historical Usage
The term has been in use for centuries, symbolizing neutrality, aging, and dullness in literature and speech.
Cultural Nuances
Grey is often associated with wisdom, formality, and sometimes sadness. Different cultures interpret its meaning uniquely.
More Information
Grey is commonly used in design, fashion, and metaphors, such as "grey area" for ambiguity or "grey matter" for intelligence.